Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Job Title:

Assistant Health & Safety Manager

Location:

Burton (with regular travel to project sites)

Sector:
Construction - Dilapidations & Fit Out

Reports to:

Health & Safety Manager

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

The Assistant Health & Safety Manager will support the Health & Safety Manager in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving health, safety, and environmental standards across dilapidation and fit-out projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with current legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and providing practical H&S support to site teams and subcontractors.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of company H&S policies and procedures
• Support compliance with UK health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015
• Promote a proactive and positive health & safety culture across all projects
• Provide day-to-day H&S advice to site managers, supervisors, and operatives

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and spot checks on live projects
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and support the implementation of control measures
• Ensure corrective actions are followed up and closed out in a timely manner
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company and statutory H&S requirements

• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and reporting
• Help identify trends and contribute to preventative measures

• Assist in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Support the coordination and monitoring of H&S training and competence records
• Act as a point of contact for H&S queries from site teams

• Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, and registers
• Support the preparation of monthly H&S reports and KPI data
• Assist during client audits, inspections, and external assessments

• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Practical, site-based approach to health & safety management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and engage site teams and subcontractors
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• IT literate (Microsoft Office; H&S systems experience desirable)

• Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction
• Experience working on fit-out, refurbishment, or dilapidation projects preferred
• Site-based experience across multiple projects is advantageous

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• CSCS Card (or working towards)

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• IOSH membership (or working towards)
• First Aid at Work
• SMSTS or SSSTS

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to sites as required